Between the Joker-like standalone films and the Expanded Universe continuity, the future of DC Comics movies in theaters is pretty muddled. On the one hand, the firm and Warner studios offer uncorrelated stories from the rest, and on the other, some members of the Justice League, such as Aquaman and Flash, evolve in the same universe. To see a little more clearly in the future of the Worlds of DC, the Hollywood Reporter has gleaned a lot of information from those concerned via an anonymous insider, including one that will satisfy the first fans of the late DC Extended Universe (DCEU): the announcement of the development of a Man of Steel 2, which can count on the return of Henry Cavill in the title role. According to the American media, the future of Superman in cinema could take different forms, but some are more advanced than others. First, there is the path desired by Dwayne Johnson, who wants to see Black Adam and the Man of Steel clash violently in a film like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. If all goes according to plan (not really the habits of the tumultuous relationship between DC and Warner, but let’s move on), this dantesque fight should occur in Black Adam 2. At the same time, The Hollywood Reporter tells us that Warner still wants to develop the sequel to Man of Steel, which was released in 2013 and also inaugurated the DC Extended Cinematic Universe. If Henry Cavill is up for the project and producer Charles Roven (The Dark Knight, The Suicide Squad) is already working on the subject, the studios are actively looking for one or more screenwriters to replace David S. Goyer and Christopher Nolan. , we would notably find the name of Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise’s new friend in charge of writing and directing the Mission Impossible franchise since Rogue Nation in 2015, an activity that will keep him busy until 2024, or even 2025. At the moment, we don’t know the other avenues being considered by Warner and DC. feature film centered on Calvin Ellis, aka the black Superman of the comics. Last I heard, Michael B. Jordan was cited in casting rumors, but the project has been wandering in studio limbo ever since. DC and Warner have given the green light to other, sometimes quite surprising, superhero projects. First, we learn that James Gunn is developing a new film (or even two) that is still very mysterious for the studios, with the collaboration of producer Peter Safran (Aquaman, Shazam!), which will not necessarily be centered on the Suicide Squad. On the other hand, it will be necessary to be patient, since the director devotes himself above all to season 2 of Peacemaker and its potential spin-offs, as well as to the third Guardians of the Galaxy. Then, the article returns to the sprawling development around The Batman supervised by Matt Reeves. In addition to the two potential sequels and the serial spin-off centered on the Penguin played by Colin Farrell, the filmmaker would have met several directors and screenwriters in order to offer them spin-off film projects on emblematic enemies of the Bat, including Clayface, the Scarecrow or even Professor Pyg. Here again, the projects are only in their infancy. Finally, and despite the chaotic production of the first film and Ezra Miller’s setbacks with the law, the studios are already working on the script for a sequel to The Flash. The feature film, which has been postponed countless times, should finally see the light of day in June 2023. We will at least appreciate the irony: the fastest man in the world is the last member of the Justice League to land at the cinema in his solo film.
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